Ry & Chels’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful creek that leads to the ocean. Walk Burleigh Headland for an amazing view over the creek. Get there early to secure a car spot as it gets very busy at weekends and school holidays.
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Tallebudgera Creek
1544 Gold Coast HwyA beautiful creek that leads to the ocean. Walk Burleigh Headland for an amazing view over the creek. Get there early to secure a car spot as it gets very busy at weekends and school holidays.
the best views from here overlooking all of the Gold Coast. If you're feeling brave you can tackle Australia's highest external building climb! Do this at night for an extra thrill
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the best views from here overlooking all of the Gold Coast. If you're feeling brave you can tackle Australia's highest external building climb! Do this at night for an extra thrill
Spend half a day wandering around in awe of our beautiful native wildlife.
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StSpend half a day wandering around in awe of our beautiful native wildlife.
Lovely little town to browse around in before heading on one of the many short walks around the area.
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Tamborine Mountain
Lovely little town to browse around in before heading on one of the many short walks around the area.
Our beautiful hinterland has so much to offer. turn off your phone and enjoy nature!
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Nacionalni park Springbrook
Old School RoadOur beautiful hinterland has so much to offer. turn off your phone and enjoy nature!
Wow. A beautiful walk that really isn't hard at all. Head down to twin falls and keep going to Blackfellow falls and return to the carpark that way.
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Twin Falls
Wow. A beautiful walk that really isn't hard at all. Head down to twin falls and keep going to Blackfellow falls and return to the carpark that way.
Beautiful hike and waterfall.
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Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park
Forestry RoadBeautiful hike and waterfall.
Byron is a must visit for first time visitors. Its only an hour's drive from Burleigh Heads and worth spending a day here. Relax on the beach, enjoy a beer at the Stone and Wood brewery and hike up to the most easterly point in Australia - Byron Bay Lighthouse.
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Byron Bay
Byron is a must visit for first time visitors. Its only an hour's drive from Burleigh Heads and worth spending a day here. Relax on the beach, enjoy a beer at the Stone and Wood brewery and hike up to the most easterly point in Australia - Byron Bay Lighthouse.
Cougal Cascades
Things to do
Love gin? Want to make your own? Well these guys are all over it. Head to their website to book a spot and have a lesson whilst distilling your own
Wildflower Gin Distilling
486 Scottsdale DrLove gin? Want to make your own? Well these guys are all over it. Head to their website to book a spot and have a lesson whilst distilling your own
Topgolf Gold Coast
Heaps fun with mates
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayA great day out....be prepared to queue.
Stone Studio
110 Marine ParadeCreate your own poetry whilst you sip.
Food scene
A beautiful homeware store that has a cafe with a beachside feel (think Cancun). Decent coffee and amazing food in a very chilled environment.
Next Door Espresso Burleigh
24 Junction RdA beautiful homeware store that has a cafe with a beachside feel (think Cancun). Decent coffee and amazing food in a very chilled environment.
Great atmosphere, food, coffee and most importantly; prices. highly recommend an early morning breakfast here before heading to the beach.
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Social Brew
34-36 James StGreat atmosphere, food, coffee and most importantly; prices. highly recommend an early morning breakfast here before heading to the beach.
Tarte bakery & cafe
1748 Gold Coast HighwayNo words can explain how tasty the food is here. Tapas style with Asian fusion flavours. It isn't cheap but after the first bite you may forget this little fact.
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Rick Shores
43 Goodwin TerraceNo words can explain how tasty the food is here. Tapas style with Asian fusion flavours. It isn't cheap but after the first bite you may forget this little fact.
If you haven't seen this place all over Insta then you probably don't use the 'gram' that much. This cafe and bakery in and old Queenslander home has been a favourite of Burleigh locals for a long time and now everyone has discovered how good it is. Highly recommend a visit to this place for breakfast.
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The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenIf you haven't seen this place all over Insta then you probably don't use the 'gram' that much. This cafe and bakery in and old Queenslander home has been a favourite of Burleigh locals for a long time and now everyone has discovered how good it is. Highly recommend a visit to this place for breakfast.
Amazing atmosphere, cheap food and drinks and some of the best Nacho's we've had on the Coast. live music on the weekends and open during the evening's as a bar. You won't be disappointed!
Pretty Handsome
18 Christine AveAmazing atmosphere, cheap food and drinks and some of the best Nacho's we've had on the Coast. live music on the weekends and open during the evening's as a bar. You won't be disappointed!
Commune Cafe
1844 Gold Coast HwyA must try Burleigh institution.
Great decor and atmosphere along with tasty Asian fusion food.
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Light Years - Burleigh Heads
1848 Gold Coast HwyGreat decor and atmosphere along with tasty Asian fusion food.
One of our favorite places to eat in Burleigh. It's cosy and has great food. The prices aren't overly cheap but if you have some surplus you won't be disappointed that you spent it here.
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Rabbath (Lebanese Cuisine)
1837 Gold Coast HwyOne of our favorite places to eat in Burleigh. It's cosy and has great food. The prices aren't overly cheap but if you have some surplus you won't be disappointed that you spent it here.
Oi Izakaya
30 James StJapanese food at it's finest.
Authentic Japenese food in an intimate setting, this place will take you back to Japan for a few hours. Cocktails are amazing and great Japanese beers.
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Iku
1730 Gold Coast HwyAuthentic Japenese food in an intimate setting, this place will take you back to Japan for a few hours. Cocktails are amazing and great Japanese beers.
Located next to the beautiful Tallebudgera creek we reccomend stopping here for a coffee and Portuguese custard tart.
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Custard Canteen
1525 Gold Coast HwyLocated next to the beautiful Tallebudgera creek we reccomend stopping here for a coffee and Portuguese custard tart.
A collection of several different restaurants in a prime location along the Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach. Once you've eaten a delicious dinner you can head up to the rooftop bar or just a short walk up the road are lots of bars to choose from.
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The Collective Palm Beach
1128 Gold Coast HighwayA collection of several different restaurants in a prime location along the Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach. Once you've eaten a delicious dinner you can head up to the rooftop bar or just a short walk up the road are lots of bars to choose from.
Las Palmas
1097 Gold Coast HwyHealthly, hearty breakfasts and lunches. Finish off with a dip in the ocean just metres from this spot.
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BSKT Cafe
4 Lavarack RdHealthly, hearty breakfasts and lunches. Finish off with a dip in the ocean just metres from this spot.
Beautiful decor, amazing food, great coffee and attentive staff
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The Milkman’s Daughter
43 Alfred StBeautiful decor, amazing food, great coffee and attentive staff
Traditional Italian pizzas on sourdough bases. It's BYO and there's a bottle shop just over the road. This place is a little further from home but so worth the trip.
Arlo's Pizzeria
46 Thomas DrTraditional Italian pizzas on sourdough bases. It's BYO and there's a bottle shop just over the road. This place is a little further from home but so worth the trip.
Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwyAmazing food
Barefoot Barista
15 Palm Beach AveA grea coffee and breakfast spot
Drinks
Beer, wine & spirits
Great beers at a cheap price. Also serve wine for the non beer drinkers out there. Good Sunday session with food trucks and live music. The last Thursday of every month they host a free outdoor deckchair movie night.
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Burleigh Brewing Company
2 Ern Harley DrGreat beers at a cheap price. Also serve wine for the non beer drinkers out there. Good Sunday session with food trucks and live music. The last Thursday of every month they host a free outdoor deckchair movie night.
One of our favourite local breweries. Tiny but packs a punch with atmosphere and amazing beer.
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Black Hops Brewery
15 Gardenia GroveOne of our favourite local breweries. Tiny but packs a punch with atmosphere and amazing beer.
Thirsty? Food truck onsite at the weekends and space to relax indoors and out. non beer options also available.
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Balter Brewing Company
14 Traders WayThirsty? Food truck onsite at the weekends and space to relax indoors and out. non beer options also available.
Red Earth Brewery
592 Cudgen RdCapricorn Distilling Co
21 Ern Harley DriveRum and Gin lovers look out.....$10 paddles......Uber?
Husk Distillers
1152 Dulguigan RdLove gin? this is the place for you
Step back into the prohibition era and sip some impressive cocktails
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Lockwood Bar
7B Justin LnStep back into the prohibition era and sip some impressive cocktails
Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceWith a menu that resembles a huge book you can select from some amazing cocktails here. They specialise in their Whiskey cocktails but they do serve other spirits too. It's a tiny venue with a big personality.
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The Scottish Prince
1176 Gold Coast HwyWith a menu that resembles a huge book you can select from some amazing cocktails here. They specialise in their Whiskey cocktails but they do serve other spirits too. It's a tiny venue with a big personality.
Suga
1142 Gold Coast HwyI will let the atmosphere and drinks do the talking.
Paloma Wine Bar
12 James StreetGreat selection of winesby the glass
Live music
This little live music venue has some great bands and a food truck for events. Good drink options. Check out thier website for 'what's on'
Mo's Desert Clubhouse
36 Central DrThis little live music venue has some great bands and a food truck for events. Good drink options. Check out thier website for 'what's on'
Soundlounge
165 Duringan StCheck the website for upcoming gigs.
VINNIES DIVE BAR
Rock and metal lovers will want to try this place.
BBQ Bazaar
18 Junction Rdfood stalls, cocktails and live music
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeFood stalls, drinks and live music
Self care
P3 Recovery Burleigh
Hot/ Cold therapy at its best
Greenhouse the Bathhouse
268 Tallebudgera Creek RdSoak Bathhouse - Day Spa Gold Coast
2540 Gold Coast HwySavjeti o gradu
Kako uštediti
Cinema - Cheap Tuesdays
Both Pacific Fair and Robina have Event cinemas that do cheap tickets on Tuesdays (all day and into the evening). you can pair this with some great deals on Tuesdays for restaurants too.
Kretanje mjestom
ALWAYS read the parking rules
Avoid fines by ensuring you are parked in the correct zone and if it's metered always pay or you will be paying a fine! This is especially the case in Burleigh.
Kako uštediti
Free movie night
Burleigh Brewing hosts a free outdoor movie night on the last Thursday of every month. Check their website for movies being shown.
Šta spakovati
Summer is wet
As we are a sub tropical destination we always reccomend bringing a light rain mac (it's still hot so nothing too warm) or umbrella.
Običaji i kultura
To tip or not to tip
Australians do not tip when eating out. It is neither required nor expected.
Kretanje mjestom
Getting to and from the airport
Unfortunately the Gold Coast airport isn't very well connected at this stage. The cheapest and easiest way to get to and from the airport to our accommodation is by using a ride sharing option.